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 Mamie ain't in it with," said Jerome. "Mamie's too much stuck on herself."

"She is," said Jack. "She has a bitter tongue, and I'll hear it when we meet."

Jerome got up.

"Look here, Jack, I don't think I'll speak to her at all, for seein' that she said years ago that she loved me dear I reckon she ain't treated me fair."

"Times I've tho't she didn't,"said Jack.

"She can marry thishyer Remington if she likes," said Jerome haughtily.

And she did marry him.